Top 12 Gluten-Free Mexican Spots to Delight in Victoria

Ada S.

We came from Barcelona for a bite to eat. The food and service were excellent, attentive to everything and welcoming. A very good option for celiacs and highly recommended in general!

dan shalloween

Great staff, delicious food and reasonable prices. Lots of gluten free options for my partner.

Lexus Bird

One of my all-time favorite spots. Obviously, nothing beats the original Tacofino up in Tofino—but during high season, the lines can be wild. So we opted for the city version in Victoria yesterday, and it totally delivered! They were super accommodating with dietary needs—my friend is both dairy- and gluten-free, and they had no problem whipping up a bowl for her. Our food came out fast and piping hot. What I love most about Tacofino is the explosion of flavor in every bite. Fresh, bold, and seriously satisfying. If you’re visiting Victoria, this place is an absolute must.

DJ Bystedt

La Taquisa’s owners Scott & Sindy will tell you: - Everything is made from scratch - less the Valentina’s & soda. - We only use local, antibiotic, hormone free meats. - We proudly serve authentic family recipes. But they’re forgetting, that their food is absolutely delicious and has remained the same price for years - they’re the cheapest in town, by several dollars per meal. Over the years, and the hundreds of times I’ve dined there - I’ve only ever had one issue, which was a salsa missing from my order. Chucked it up to them being human, and me ordering an exorbitant amount of salsa. 😅 I’ve tried every meat and veggie option, and every salsa, the guac, and the refried beans. It’s all good. Meat BEEF AL PASTOR 7/10 CHICKEN TINGA 8/10 CHICKEN MOLE 7.5/10 PORK CHORIZO 8/10 FISH AL PASTOR 9/10 BAJA STYLE SHRIMP 10/10 BAJA STYLE FISH 9/10 CEVICHE 9/10 - excellent as a burrito on a plate with a side of chips Vegetarian (available vegan) RAJAS 7.5/10 VEGGIE MOLE 6.5/10 VEGGIE CHORIZO 7/10 CAULIFLOWER CHILORIO 10/10 - the citrus chili sauce is a stand out BEANS & CHEESE 8.5/10 Salsa PICO DE GALLO 10/10 MILD VERDE 8/10 MEDIUM RED 10/10 PICANTE-MEDIUM 7/10 SPICY VERDE 9/10 BRAVA 6/10 - partly cause I can’t handle the heat Other GUACAMOLE 9/10 - a thin, smooth guac with great fresh flavour, creamy and earthy REFRIED BEANS 10/10 My go-to is a Baja Shrimp Burrito w/ pico, no sour cream, no guac; lime Jarritos; large chips with medium red salsa *Burrito/El Gordo contains gluten “Secret menu” Burrito-on-a-plate (gluten free) Each component is placed next to one another, you can self-assemble into tacos with the 3 included gluten-free corn tortillas or make a burrito bowl. This isn’t exactly secret, but is available in their online menu although the in-store menus haven’t been updated, but can be ordered in-person. They’re coming up on their 15th year having brick-and-mortar locations: - Downtown in the spring through early fall has a large outdoor courtyard, the Fort Commons, that is shared with other businesses the border the space. - Vic West has a row of bar height seating with stools, and a few tables outside. Any nit-pic comments or drawbacks mentioned in other reviews are more than made up for with the value that they’re offering, which is why they’ve earned 5 stars despite not being literal perfection.

Renée Watson

My husband and I had the pleasure of dining here on Saturday (Dec 2). I have a wheat allergy, so it was wonderful to be able to order almost anything from the menu knowing that the majority of it was gluten-free. We each enjoyed a hibiscus margarita, Yum!, and we shared the pork enchiladas and boneless ribs. I can’t even get over how delicious these meals were! The flavors were perfect, as were the portions! The service was excellent, the staff were so friendly and accommodating. 100% recommend and we will be back!!

Marlow Sturgeon

Delicious. My celiac friend could order with no fear and my Mexican friend loved it too!

Julianna Nielsen

My partner and I love and recommend this little restaurant! We have never been disappointed with their fresh and flavourful empanadas and arepas, and I love their patacones. The staff are helpful, friendly, and will recommend something tasty for you if you’re not sure what to get. I am celiac and I appreciate their allergen knowledge and precautions. :)

Raven Rei

Great little hidden mexican gem. They were able to accommodate gluten and dairy allergen(celiac) early on in the day, can guarantee later in the day, but it was delicious. Definitely will go back again, would suggest if your Celiac to call ahead to make sure they haven't had cross contamination, although they said the soup is always safe and it was sooooo good ..

Howard Goodwin

Marina Bridal

Had empanadas and they were so incredibly good that we got 2 each. I’m celiac and I haven’t had empanadas since I was a kid in Mexico. I was so shocked that these were Glutej Free! They were so crispy and crunchy on the outside with the most delicious tender and juicy filling with melty cheese. You can tell a lot of care and love goes into everything they prepare and assemble. I will definitely come back and recommend. (Plus the owners are fabulous and kind!) My go to place for Mexican goods and snacks from now on! 🇲🇽

Beverly Grimm

Nicholas Whetstone

Excellent options for those with celiac disease and the salsa is absolutely amazing.